It's true that sometimes in advance of a teaching gig, I start to grumble about the prep and schlep, the struggle to muscle all my stuff into bags, out the door, through the airport, through another airport, a hotel and then into the classroom. But after that, it is so fantastic. Watching each group of students assemble, reveal their personalities as they work, share the best of themselves with old and new friends, teach each other and me, create masterworks from my kernel of inspiration. It is a privilege to be there.
At The Creative Connection, I taught two classes twice and each time felt as if the project became something unique to the group of students. The Book Bag was a challenging construction process at times, but they all turned out so darling. I do think many will make these for friends and holiday gifts.
The Home is Here Banner class was lovely- relaxed and easy-going like old-fashioned sewing circles where we talked about parenting, social and craft issues as we cut, collaged and stitched. In the last class, two students were eleven-year-old best friends, Hannah and Taylor, passionate crafters with an Etsy shop. Inquisitive and inspired, they were eager to learn a few new fancy embroidery stitches. These girls have Big Plans.
It was an honor to be part of the weekend's teaching event and thank you, thank you to all the talented, adventurous and sweet students who took my classes. It fills me up again and always makes me happy to be able to do what I love - and then share it. Life is good.
Joy is the very distilled elixir of energy and inspiration. ~ Lilian Whiting
Your love of teaching and sharing your creativity is what draws students to your class, I'm sure.
Lovely photos. Those two girls are adorable.
Posted by: Lorrie | September 28, 2011 at 03:47 PM
Hi Charlotte! Yes, it's really me!
Oh! What fun you had with your classes. I so adore that two young crafters and BFF's were able to come and be creative. Wishing them much success with their Etsy shop!
Now I'll run off and go sign that petition to bring MEHC back! It's been so missed.
Looking forward to catching up with you,
Sally
Posted by: Sally | September 28, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Hello Charlotte,
How I wish I was there as well.
I would have loved making that cottage.
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | September 28, 2011 at 06:46 PM
How lovely! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jend222 | September 29, 2011 at 09:01 AM
The nicest thing about taking a class with you Charlotte is that you always make everyone feel so welcome. Not to mention your fabulous creative example. xox Corrine
Posted by: corrine | September 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM
You made me feel welcome and I wasn't even taking your classes at TCC. (But wanted to!) LOVED your completely darling bib in the latest Molly Makes, too sweet!!!!!
Posted by: Tina | September 29, 2011 at 11:15 AM
The joy on the faces of the students in person must have been so rewarding!
Posted by: Melony Bradley | September 29, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Love those two girls... missed being there, but hey, we had a wedding that day!
Looks like such a fun time.
Fingers crossed for next year!
Posted by: Kelly | September 30, 2011 at 08:08 PM
Charlotte- it was a pleasure meeting you and taking your book class. You're right- I am planning many more :-) Good luck in all of your new ventures! Hope to see you next year at TCC!
Posted by: eileen hull | October 02, 2011 at 12:12 AM
And we LOVE having you as a teacher!
Posted by: Pam | October 02, 2011 at 11:34 AM